Senate Minority Leader Johnson discusses Straw Weapon Purchase law
Last Friday Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson was on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the latest happening in the Minnesota Senate. One law that caught the attention of Minnesotans is a law that would raise the penalty for straw gun purchases. Senator Johnson tells us more about this bill and why he supports it. …
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School Resource Officer Legislative Update
The Minnesota Legislative session is underway and one topic that has had a ton of discussion is school resource officer legislation. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson gives and update on how talks are moving. Johnson also highlighted some factors and obstacles in the way of passing legislation that would put officers back in schools. …
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Senator Johnson looking into Bill that would fine interruptive fans at youth sporting events
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on the Kaleidoscope program on Friday to give an update on the ongoing Minnesota Legislative Session. One potential bill that caught headlines earlier this week would fine individuals up to $1,000 for interfering with a youth athletic event. Senator Johnson talked a little about this bill and says…
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Senate Majority Leader Johnson discusses new Minnesota state flag and seal
One of the biggest stories to come out of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session was the approval to move forward with a redesign of the Minnesota state flag and seal. After multiple months of meetings cutting down thousands of public submissions to a final design many local governments have denounced the changing of the flag…
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Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson addresses Proposed Sanctuary State Bill
Late last week a group of Minnesota DFL Lawmakers announced plans to push for legislation that would make Minnesota into a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. The bill called the “North STAR Act” is authored by Representative Sandra Feist, and Senator Omar Fateh, and would prevent Minnesota law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration…
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KRJB Kaleidoscope – Mark Johnson (Minnesota Senate)
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson.
Bonding Bill a focus for Senate in 2024
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate. Johnson says that the…
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Senate Minority Leader Johnson addresses School Resource Officer Legislation
The Minnesota Legislature will be back in session on Monday, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says School Resource Officer legislation is expected to be one of the first issues addressed. In 2023 legislation was passed that caused law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers out of schools after questions surrounding use…
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